What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN PCU position at Zodiac Healthcare?
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Step Down (Nursing)
Location: Rochester, NY 14621
Shift Type: 12-hour Nights
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start Date: 04/14/2025, End Date: 07/12/2025)
Job Description:
Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Medical Step Down/Pulmonary Unit in a 12-hour night shift role. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing specialized care to patients in the step-down unit, including invasive monitoring, ventilator care, and more. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, where patient safety and comfort are a top priority.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in the Step Down Unit and Pulmonary Unit, including invasive monitoring and ventilator care.
- Administer medications, monitor patient vitals, and provide necessary interventions for patients recovering from critical illness or procedures.
- Provide care for patients with trachs, NIPPV, and transvenous pacing.
- Float to other units as needed to meet staffing requirements.
- Work closely with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Communicate with patients and families about treatment plans and progress.
Required Qualifications:
- AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
- AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required.
- AHA NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required.
- New York State RN License required.
- Experience in medical step-down or pulmonary care required.
- Invasive monitoring and ventilator care experience required.
- Must be comfortable with floating to other units as needed.
Shifts/Hours:
- Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts
- Guaranteed Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- On-Call: No
- Expected to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Full-time guaranteed hours (36 hours per week)
- Opportunity for travel nursing
Additional Information:
- Floating between units may be required as part of the role.
Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $66.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Telemetry
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
Experience:
- PCU: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- AHA BLS (Required)
- AHA ACLS (Required)
- NIHSS Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $60 - $66